Peer Network Facilitator, See Me (REC1650)

Around since 1923, SAMH is Scotland’s national mental health charity. We have represented the voice of people most affected by mental health problems in Scotland for almost 100 years. Today, in over 60 communities we work with adults and young people providing mental health social care support, services in primary care, schools and further education, among others.

These services together with our national programme work in See Me, respectme, suicide prevention and active living; inform our policy and campaign work to influence positive social change. SAMH is dedicated to mental health and wellbeing for all: with a vision of a society where people are able to live their lives fully, regardless of present or past circumstances.

For Scotland’s Mental Health

Post: Peer Network Facilitator, See Me

Ref: REC1650

Location: Glasgow; Brunswick House office

Hours: 15 per week

Salary: Pro Rata £24,172.00 - £25,172.00 (Salary Points 18 to 20)

Contract: Fixed Term (18 months)

About the Role

See Me, SAMH and Combat Stress are working in partnership with funding awarded from the Armed Forces Covenant Trust, to understand the nature of and take forward work to tackle mental health stigma and discrimination experienced by ex-servicewomen (including cis and trans women) in Scotland.

As part of this project, we are looking to fill an exciting new role. Based at See Me, the Peer Network Facilitator will work closely with See Me and SAMH project staff to identify and link with other ex-servicewomen, veterans organisations and other community-based partners, developing engagement plans and tools and supporting other ex-servicewomen to take part in shaping and delivering the project. The job holder will support and empower other ex-servicewomen from across Scotland to take part in the project in ways that work for them.

A key part of addressing stigma is to highlight people’s experiences of living with mental health problems and illness, to challenge stereotypes and attitudes and support cultural, behaviour and systems change in ways that make a lasting difference for people struggling with their mental health. This is an exciting opportunity to join the team and lead on lived experience engagement as part of this work.

What we are looking for

With strong interpersonal skills, you will facilitate and empower people, particularly ex-servicewomen with lived experience of mental health problems, to take action. You will be able to form strong networks with veterans and mental health related organisations.

With your own experiences of being part of the armed forces, along with mental health problems or illness, you will also be able to build up positive, professional relationships with ex-servicewomen, enabling them to engage in the project in ways that work for them.

There may be occasional evening and weekend work required.

What we will provide for you

You will work in a supportive environment and will be provided with a full induction and training opportunities. You will be given the chance to develop your knowledge and skills, as well as develop professionally. Some of our benefits include;

· Reimbursement of PVG and Disclosure costs

· Funded continuous learning and development opportunities, access to over 100 courses online in addition to classroom and virtual training sessions

· 30 days annual leave (pro-rata) rising to 33 after 5 years’ service

· 4 public holidays

· 2 paid wellbeing days off per year to use on what matters to you

· Team wellbeing budgets

· Workplace pension scheme

· Life Assurance policy

· Employee Assistance Programme

Closing date for applications will be 12 noon on Wednesday 22nd January 2025.

To apply and for further information please visit; work-with-us

PVG Scheme Membership, a Right to Work in the UK check and proof of any qualifications declared in your application will be required.

Applications are welcome from people who have experienced mental health difficulties.

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